Anuradha Sridharan

Playing hide and seek, or feeling shy to be the center of attraction today? As I soak in your beauty the chill breeze gently ruffling my hair, my little girl exclaims "moon is normous!" who cares about correcting her cute little vocabulary, when I see the glee in her bright black eyes I capture your magnanimity with the lens of my eyes, my smartphone resting peacefully at home For I know I won't be alive when you come this close the next time around those imperfectly perfect craters that adorn you like a beautiful bride, those thick dark  clouds that wrap you like a soft pashmina Oh! you super moon, shining in all your glory you are a treat to our tired, puffy eyes!

Image Source: http://quotesgram.com/img/glowing-quotes/484162/  During a friend's birthday get-together, one of my friends complimented that my face has been glowing and was asking what I'm doing differently. Honestly, I didn't realize it, although I was aware that the pimples were out for the last few months (touchwood!). Her kind words made me ponder about the many changes I've been embracing over the past couple of years. I have summarized them as 8 reasons below: (1) First and foremost, it HAS to be Yoga . I have been pretty much consistent at it for the past 1.5 years. Yoga has brought so much change in me, both in my body and in my mind. I can't explain the feeling of calm and peace in words but it just feels wonderful. During Yoga sessions, my teacher insists on breathing practice and I try to take deep breaths at least during that one hour of practice every morning. (2) My passion towards healthy eating . It has become a way of life and I don...

Image Source: Flipkart  The synopsis of the plot intrigued me, especially the "freak weather disturbances" phrase. Skyfire by Aroon Raman is a fast-paced thriller which links various issues from child kidnapping to weather change. Right from the first chapter, the suspense builds up at a steady pace, leaving many ends loose until it all ties up together towards the end. The author deserves credit not only for keeping up the interest levels of the reader but also taking the time to explain a scene and build up the narrative. I haven't read his earlier books but references to Shadow Throne in a few places in this book made me want to pick it up soon. It is difficult to write a review without spoilers, especially for a thriller novel. But I'm proud to say that I guessed the negative character right, somewhere around the middle part. Maybe, there is a bit of Meenu in me! :-) She is my favorite character in the book - her strength lies in figuring out missing p...